beginner⏱️ 16-26 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate AI Tasks MCP server with SpinAI. Includes create_plan and add_task.

AI Tasks + SpinAI: Complete MCP Integration

AI Tasks is a MCP server that Let the AI manage complex plans with integrated task management and tracking tools. Supports STDIO, SSE and Streamable HTTP transports..

When integrated with SpinAI, you can:

  • Create a new project plan with tasks
  • Add a task to an existing plan
  • Update task completion status

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AI Tasks in SpinAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • AI Tasks will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use AI Tasks tools directly in SpinAI
  • All AI Tasks capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • SpinAI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Node.js)

Installation

Step 1: Install AI Tasks

Configuration

Step 2: Configure SpinAI

  1. Open SpinAI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add AI Tasks server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in SpinAI:

Project Management

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Ask SpinAI: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"

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Task Tracking

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Ask SpinAI: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"

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Sprint Planning

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Ask SpinAI: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch SpinAI
  2. Verify AI Tasks is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic AI Tasks functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tool Execution Error

Symptoms: Agent fails to retrieve data

Cause: MCP server process crashed or returned invalid JSON

Solution:

  • Enable debug logging in SpinAI
  • Check stderr of the MCP server process

Timeout

Symptoms: Agent hangs on tool call

Cause: MCP server is unresponsive

Solution:

  • Configure timeouts in createMCPTool options

AI Tasks not appearing in SpinAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check AI Tasks installation
  • Restart SpinAI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that AI Tasks is integrated with SpinAI:

  • Explore all AI Tasks capabilities through SpinAI
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with SpinAI
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to AI Tasks development

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AI Tasks + SpinAI: MCP Setup Guide (2026)